Memes from t' telly

Question

Whether or not you are familiar with the word meme or the northern English construction t' meaning the, most will know of phrases that have become popularised via the medium of television.

English is replete with such goings on:

'That's what she said' was, I believe, first brought to audience through Waynes World but later popularised via the American interpretation (a great version) of the sitcom 'The Office'.

'Anyone, anyone' from Ferris Bueler's Day Off, a movie.

'That's you that is' from the sketch 'History Today' from a popular UK TV comedy show.

I could go on 'til the early hours, but I shan't.

Does the same happen within Spanish?

Would you give me some examples? Please.

Love the "shan't"! Haven't heard that contraction in ages! - NancyGrace, Feb 3, 2011

TBH it's new to me, I wrote 'shaln't' and spellczech suggested it was wrong, goggled it and found this new shan't word. I always pronounce it with an l, then again I pronounce the d in Wednesday :-) - afowen, Feb 3, 2011

Answer 1

Why yes, of course:

"¡Chusma, chusma, pfftt!", "¡No contaban con mi astucia!", "Lo sospeché desde un principio", "Fue sin querer queriendo", and "¡Síganme los buenos!" became widely adopted wherever the extremely popular Mexican comedies "El Chavo del 8" and "El Chapulín Colorado",both featuring Chespirito and pretty much the same cast, were watched.

Although this is not from a TV show, the now infamous rebuke from King Don Juan Carlos from Spain to Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez: "¿Por qué no te callas?" also became an instant hit, quickly reaching meme status.

Thanks Gek, King Carlos's is great, I'll check the link. - afowen, Feb 3, 2011

Right, there is no link, it was the link in the email to your post... - afowen, Feb 3, 2011

Answer 2

Yeah, English is replete with them:

'Left turn Clyde' from the Any Which Way films, 'Are you talking to me?' from Taxi Driver, 'He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy' and a million others from the Monty Python films. 'Don't mention the war' from Fawlty Towers.

Wonder if it is similar in Espanish...

Answer 3

Interesting that you mention that Alex, it's something that I've oft wondered too.

I don't know any in Spanish but I merember 'Bogus dude' from Bill and Ted's, 'Rodney you plonker' from Only Fools and Horses, 'Do I make you horny' from Austin Powers. There are loads. Maybe some of our native fiends can help us out some Spanish TV memes...